Forest River Sierra Problems by Year
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 17 safety recalls on file for the Forest River Sierra, across 28 model years (1997–2027). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Forest River Sierra years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Sierra model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 Sierra: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2017 Sierra: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2016 Sierra: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2005 Sierra: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2010 Sierra: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2014 Sierra: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Forest River Sierra problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Forest River Sierra model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Sierra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2025 Sierra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 Sierra | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2022 Sierra | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2021 Sierra | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2019 Sierra | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2018 Sierra | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2017 Sierra | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 Sierra | 3 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 Sierra | 1 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2013 Sierra | 2 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 2012 Sierra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 Sierra | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2009 Sierra | 3 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2008 Sierra | 2 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2007 Sierra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 Sierra | 3 | 2 | — | Tires | |
| 2005 Sierra | 1 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2004 Sierra | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2003 Sierra | 3 | 3 | — | Equipment | |
| 2002 Sierra | 2 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2001 Sierra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 Sierra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 Sierra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Sierra | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 Sierra | 0 | 1 | — | — |
More from Forest River: all Forest River models · VIN decoder
Frequently asked questions
Which Forest River Sierra years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (3), 2017 (3), 2016 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Forest River Sierra?
Structure, with 9 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Forest River Sierra have?
17 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.